Child Protection Caseworker - Tamworth and North West | New England
$89,934 to $116,969 pa + super + leave loading
We are currently recruiting for opportunities in Armidale,Glen Innes,Inverell, Moree,Muswellbrook,Narrabri and Tamworth
We are holding an information session in July. Come hear from current staff within the Child Protection sector. Ask questions and hear from current staff on what it's like to be a Child Protection Caseworker, explore career pathways within DCJ. RegisterHERE to attend our Information Session onWednesday 30 July - 5pm AEST.
We do work that really matters
DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.
In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.
What you'll do
work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
participate in individual and group supervision
Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
What we're looking for
To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:
Preferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)
Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships
A valid driver's licence (P1 or above)
A paid working with children clearance number
Click here to view the role description and the assessment process
Rewarding salary from $89,934 to $116,969 pa plussuperannuation and annual leave loading
Opportunities to work flexibly
17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program
Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health appand mental health support
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Will you be relocating to Muswellbrook, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree or Tamworth? - The Welcome Experience is for you
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Learn more at- www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Are you interested in learning more about the Caseworker role?
Register here to attend out Information Session on Wednesday 30 July.
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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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Government & Defence More than 10,000 employees
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.
The department enables services to work together to support everyone's right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.
The department enables services to work together to support everyone's right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.
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